Secret Retreats is a collection of unique properties and experiences – including boutique hotels, yachts and riverboats, lodges, villas and camps– located across Asia. A community of independent hoteliers passionate about creating and sharing special moments with guests curious to discover the “essence of Asia”.

Secret Villas

Beautiful in design and perfectly located our Secret Villas are ideal if you are looking to rent an exclusive holiday home in an exotic Asian location with family, or a group of friends, or for a special private function.

Designed, built and adorned with precious artefacts by passionate owners for their own personal use, each of these non-commercial dwellings is a unique sanctuary. Available in varying sizes, for both short and long term stays, each full-service villa includes a private chef, butler service, and other enticing amenities.

Secret Tables - creative local flavors

Every destination in Asia has a handful of magical restaurants usually known only to the locals or the seriously epicurious, these are the Secret Tables. Like a personal recommendation from a friend you can trust, discover our collection of unique, personally handpicked independent restaurants whose core values embrace sustainability, fair wages and career paths for young local people.

Travel Packages

If you are looking for inspirations for travels, we have designed some itineraries and packages enhancing the essentials for each destination. Our hosts live on site and open their door to welcome you! Whether you travel solo, in couple, in family or with friends, we strive to offer you memorable experiences and to travel differently, through the heart of Asia.

With a special blend of sultry ambience and superb amenities, Secret Retreats’ favourite romantic places to stay in Asia are sure to up the love factor on your next holiday. Explore remote islands in Indonesia, safari wildlife in Sri Lanka, traditional Korean cuisine and more with your someone special for a highly unique and romantic getaway.

For Adventure: Kudanil Explorer

Aboard the Kudanil Explore, soak up a romantic sunset from the jacuzzi while adventuring through some of the most remote and beautiful landscapes in the world. Spend time together experiencing spectacular diving among pristine coral, magnificent marine life and fascinating historical wrecks. In the evening, savour private dining on the beach and find yourself surrounded by Indonesia’s most breathtaking sea and volcano landscapes.

Share a once-in-a-lifetime experience together and watch the sparks fly while out on a fascinating safari. Spot wildlife from your boutique bungalow in a remote national park that’s home to white-bellied sea eagles and the occasional bathing elephants. Cool down in the afternoon with a dip the dazzling pool, set amongst a backdrop of tall grasses, greenery and dramatic mountains, and enjoy the romance of an open-air bathroom complete with bamboo shower.

They say the way to one’s heart is through their stomach. With your loved one, experience the elegance of Korean cuisine tasting traditional specialties such as ssambab beef rice wraps. At night, enjoy a classically romantic setting, seeing the shimmering stars envelop the entire village with the gentle lines of Rak Ko Jae’s traditional choga and beautiful village, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a 700-year history, outlined in the moonlight.

Experience the serene magic of Inle Lake together staying in cosy stilted houses bedecked with traditional Shan decor and locally woven fabrics, right in the heart of Inle. Customise your experience by choosing the sights you’re most intrigued by, from significant temples to daily fresh markets, and explore the lake by private boat. To tantalise the taste buds, pick vegetables and herbs from the property’s garden then dive further into the local culture with an Inle culinary adventure, learning how to cook traditional Inthar recipes passed down through generations.

Enjoy panoramic Mekong River views and stunning sunrises without ever having to leave your bedroom or private terrace at The River Resort. Embark from the property’s private dock in a custom-made riverboat for a romantic sunset cocktail cruise, discover its verdant, naturally-landscaped parkland, which was formerly a royal orchard, or explore further afield travelling to the Mekong’s exquisite 4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don) region, about two hours south of the resort.